We Are Movement: A User’s Guide to the Human Body
User Human: We Are Movement is choreographer Wayne McGregor’s guide to physical intelligence and how movement relates to creativity, communication and everyday life. It draws on research with performers, athletes and specialists, and includes practical ideas such as mindful walking and working with the body’s response to stress.
At a glance
- Explores the idea that physical intelligence develops through the body as well as the brain.
- Uses research involving elite performers, athletes, cognitive neuroscientists, anthropologists and technologists.
- Offers practical prompts including mindful walking and attention to the body’s stress response.
Reference price: £20.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines discussion of movement and physical intelligence with practical activities.
- Connects the subject to creativity, communication and daily life rather than focusing only on dance.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Tonic |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 15 Jan. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526629534 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526629531 |
| Weight listed | 530 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 3.4 x 23.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in movement, body awareness and physical intelligence.
- Dancers, performers and athletes curious about ideas that connect movement with creativity and communication.
- Readers looking for a practical, reflective guide rather than a purely technical anatomy reference.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a conventional anatomy textbook or a narrowly exercise-focused training manual.
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The ratings lean positive overall, with a smaller low-star segment, but they do not explain what readers liked or disliked. They cannot establish how useful the book’s practical guidance or discussion of physical intelligence will be for a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is We Are Movement about?
It presents Wayne McGregor’s ideas about physical intelligence and the role of movement in creativity, communication and everyday life.
Does the book include practical activities?
The listing describes simple steps, including mindful walking and paying attention to the body’s chemical response to stress.
Is this an anatomy textbook?
The listing presents it as a user-friendly guide to physical intelligence, not as a conventional anatomy textbook.
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